Vice President, Health Policy & Advocacy

About Reservoir Communications Group and the Opportunity
Reservoir Communications Group is seeking a Vice President, leading our advocacy, reputation, positioning, messaging, and alliance development projects for an array of large corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits.

Reservoir’s collaborative, one-team approach brings the best people and ideas to bear on our clients’ most significant challenges and opportunities in the areas of advocacy, reputation, and business outcomes. We believe in the power of data to provide strategic insights, sharpen tactics, and create efficiency in the way we communicate.

Reservoir is a flat organization: we value the insights and contributions of team members at every level within the organization and believe the key to success is treating each other and our clients with genuine respect and appreciation. Maintaining and strengthening company culture is the responsibility of every team member.

At Reservoir, we strive to be the best and recognize that each opportunity we are given is a chance to do something better than it has ever been done before.

Successful candidates will be energetic, focused, and entrepreneurial, with strong written and verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to think creatively about complex topics. Previous health care–related communications/advocacy campaign experience, as well as political (campaign and/or Capitol Hill) experience, required. Ideal candidates will have experience leading campaigns/relationships with large health care corporations on complex corporate and/or public affairs issues. Direct agency/consulting, earned media, digital/social media, and/or policy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities
Develop and lead the day-to-day of multiple public affairs/health communications projects and campaigns with a focus on problem solving, quality delivery, relationship management, and client satisfaction

Thoughtfully counsel clients based on broad communications landscape and business goals; take immediate action on client feedback

Demonstrate advanced writing skills and supervise writing of others across a broad range of owned and earned media and content channels

Create communications and public affairs plans and goals, and manage against them

Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, issues, or news involving relevant clients/stakeholders in order to effectively identify and deliver strong and creative communications recommendations

Lead budget management and financial planning for client work; support internal financial planning and growth strategy

Capitalize on, and contribute to, opportunities to grow existing and new client relationships

Supervise staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable, and conducting their reviews and overseeing their professional development

Drive client planning and new business development efforts, including preparation of RFPs

Job Requirements
Applicants should have approximately 10 years of relevant work experience in public relations and/or related fields and possess:

Strong project management and judgment skills, including ability to work under deadline with limited supervision

Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills

Experience functioning as a daily client lead for integrated communications campaigns/projects that span digital, social, and traditional channels

Experience with pharmaceutical and/or payer health policy and issues

A demonstrated ability to manage up, delegate, and edit the work of others

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Ability to collaborate internally and across external partners and clients with a high level of professionalism

BA/BS degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Real-world experience leading public affairs and policy campaigns that have advanced business goals

Track record of successfully managing resources and budgets, as well as helping win new business

Confidence and experience necessary to manage a team and direct reports

A solid understanding of the current health care landscape and the relevant issues impacting organizations and businesses active in the health space

Salary and Benefits
An employee’s pay position within the salary range of $135,000–$165,000 will be based on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, specific title/role, and other factors. This range is just one component of compensation, exclusive of bonus and other benefits such as healthcare, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and more.

To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Reservoir is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.